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R855 STR

1997 Volvo V70

Turquoise Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

106,575 mi
Last recorded106,575 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR855 STR
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2010 106,575 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 106,573 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

battery not secure

Fail 26 Nov 2009 102,217 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 102,217 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 95,639 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 89,490 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 25 Oct 2006 83,217 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 83,217 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Both front brake hoses perished

Both outer c.v. gaitors perished

Front brake pads wearing thin

N/s/r tyre bold on inner edge

N/s/r tyre pressure low

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

O/s no. plate lamp dim

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Rear brake discs badly corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2005 76,732 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2005 76,693 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front and rear brake pads low

offside rear tyre badly scrubbed on inner edge

How Reliable is the Volvo V70?

Based on 1,930,508 MOT tests across 117,393 vehicles.

71.0%
Pass Rate
7,266
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
117,393
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,106
position lamp(s) not working 56,250
Registration plate lamp not working 44,172
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 35,659
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 30,149
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R855 STR is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Turquoise with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Volvo V70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 138,461 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volvo V70 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R855 STR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V70 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Volvo V70 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R855 STR registered?

R855 STR is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 29 September 1997.

Is R855 STR safe to buy?

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